Integrating Human Rights in Domestic Clinical Practice

Authors

Tamar Ezer, University of Miami School of LawFollow
Elizabeth Brundige, Cornell Law School
Aya Fujimura-Fanselow, Duke University School of Law
Ryan Thoreson, University of Cincinnati College of Law

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Spring 2024

Abstract

Given that the human rights framework contains a rich and evolving body of norms and standards, integrating human rights law into clinical teaching provides new avenues to approach problem-solving. A human rights framework offers additional sources to ground moral and legal claims, as well as new strategies and advocacy targets. These alternatives work to foster creativity and lawyering skills, particularly in areas where domestic law is limited or constraining. Moreover, U.S. advocates have much to learn from global human rights struggles and advocacy efforts and can benefit from engaging in human rights discourse and practice. This article introduces readers to human rights norms and strategies as potential teaching and advocacy tools, providing practical case studies and exploring both opportunities and challenges.

Recommended Citation

Tamar Ezer, Elizabeth Brundige, Aya Fujimura-Fanselow, and Ryan Thoreson, Integrating Human Rights in Domestic Clinical Practice, 30 Clinical L. Rev. 345 (2024).